Raymarine ST600R Owner's Handbook Manual

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ST600R

Autopilot

Control Unit

Owner’s

Handbook

Document number: 81134-3

Date: May 2001

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Preface

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Raymarine, as part of its commitment to continuous improvement and updating, reserves

the right to make changes, without prior notice, to the equipment, equipment specifications, and the

instructions contained within this handbook.

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained within this handbook was correct

as it went to press.

A great deal of care has been taken to ensure that this handbook is as accurate as possible. However,

liability cannot be accepted for inaccuracies or omissions.

Autohelm and SeaTalk are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd.

WindTrim, AutoTack, AutoTrim, AutoSeastate, AutoAdapt, AutoRelease and CodeLock are

trademarks of Raymarine Ltd.

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Preface

This handbook contains information on the operation and

installation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best

performance from your autopilot, please read this handbook

thoroughly.

How this Handbook is Organised

This handbook is divided into the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduces the autopilot, its features and its use.

Chapter 2: Covers basic autopilot operation.

Chapter 3: Explains how to use Track and Vane (WindTrim)

modes and adjust autopilot performance, and summarises the

ST600R alarms.

Chapter 4: Explains how to use the CodeLock security feature.

Chapter 5: Provides details on how to make adjustments to

customise the autopilot to your particular vessel.

Chapter 6: Explains how to install the ST600R.

Chapter 7: Covers functional testing and initial calibration

procedures after installation, and intial sea trials.

Chapter 8: Provides general maintenance procedures.

Chapter 9: Provides information to help you resolve any problems

you may encounter with your autopilot.

An index is included at the end of this handbook, followed by the

necessary template(s).

Warranty

To verify the ownership of your new autopilot, please take a few

minutes to complete the warranty card. It is important that you

complete the owner information and return the card to the factory to

receive full warranty benefits.

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Safety Information

Passage making under autopilot control is an enjoyable experience

that can, if you are not careful, lead to the relaxation of the

permanent watch. A permanent watch MUST be maintained no

matter how clear the sea may appear to be.

Remember, a large ship can travel two miles in five minutes – just

the time it takes to make a cup of coffee.

The following rules should always be observed:

•Maintain a permanent watch and regularly check all around for

other vessels and obstacles to navigation – no matter how clear the

sea may appear a dangerous situation can develop rapidly.

•Maintain an accurate record of the vessel’s position either by use of

a radio navigation receiver or visual bearings.

•Maintain a continuous plot of position on a current chart. Ensure the

locked autopilot heading steers you clear of all obstacles. Make

proper allowance for Tidal Set – the autopilot cannot!

•Even when your autopilot is locked onto the desired Track using a

radio navigation receiver, always maintain a log and make regular

positional plots. Radio navigation signals can produce significant

errors under some circumstances and the autopilot cannot detect this

situation.

•Make sure that all members of crew are familiar with the procedures

to disengage the autopilot.

Your Raymarine autopilot will add a new dimension to your boating

enjoyment. However, it is the responsibility of the skipper to ensure

the safety of the vessel at all times by careful observance of these

basic rules.

EMC Conformance

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best

industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment.

Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but good

installation is required to ensure that performance is not

compromised.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................................. 1

1.1 Overview.................................................................................1

1.2 Specification ............................................................................2

Chapter 2: Basic Operation........................................................ 3

2.1 Key Functions..........................................................................3

2.2 Display Layout ........................................................................4

2.3 Using Auto Mode ....................................................................5

Engaging the Autopilot (Auto)................................................5

Disengaging the Autopilot to Return to Hand Steering .............5

Changing Course in Auto Mode..............................................6

Dodging Obstacles in Auto Mode ...........................................6

Returning to the Previous Locked Heading

(LAST HDG) ........................................................................7

Automatic Tack (AutoTack) ...................................................8

Off Course Alarm ..................................................................9

Operating Hints......................................................................9

2.4 Manual Mode ........................................................................10

2.5 Display and Keypad Illumination ............................................11

2.6 SeaTalk Data Pages ................................................................12

Changing Chapters...............................................................12

Cycling Pages ......................................................................12

SeaTalk Data Chart ..............................................................13

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation .............................................. 14

3.1 Operation in Track Mode ........................................................14

Initiating Track Mode ...........................................................14

Automatic Acquisition ..................................................15

Manual Acquisition ......................................................16

Cross Track Error .................................................................17

Tidal Stream Compensation ..................................................18

Waypoint Arrival and Advance.............................................18

Arrival .........................................................................18

Skipping a Waypoint – SeaTalk Navigators Only ...........19

Advance ......................................................................19

Dodges ................................................................................19

Initiating a Dodge Manoeuvre .......................................19

Cancelling a Dodge Manoeuvre ....................................19

Safety ..................................................................................19

Position Confirmation at the Start of a Passage ...............19

Verifying Computed Positions ......................................20

Plot Frequency .............................................................20

Setting Waypoints ........................................................20

General ........................................................................20

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3.2 Operation in Vane Mode (WindTrim) .....................................20

Selecting Vane Mode ...........................................................21

Adjusting the Locked Wind Angle ........................................21

Returning to Previous Apparent Wind Angle (LAST WND) ..22

Dodges ................................................................................22

Wind Shift Alarm.................................................................23

Using AutoTack in Vane Mode ............................................23

Operating Hints....................................................................24

3.3 Adjusting Autopilot Performance ...........................................25

Changing the Response Level (Auto Seastate) .......................25

Changing the Rudder Gain ...................................................26

3.4 Alarms ..................................................................................26

SeaTalk Failure ....................................................................27

No Link ...............................................................................27

Auto Release ........................................................................27

Off Course ...........................................................................27

Wind Shift ...........................................................................27

Large Cross Track Error .......................................................27

Drive Stopped ......................................................................28

Data Not Received ...............................................................28

Waypoint Advance ..............................................................28

Low Battery .........................................................................29

Watch Alarm .......................................................................29

Man Overboard (MOB)........................................................29

Chapter 4: CodeLock ............................................................... 31

4.1 CodeLock Modes...................................................................31

4.2 Setting Up CodeLock .............................................................31

Initial Setup .........................................................................32

Changing the Code or Master Unit ........................................33

4.3 Entering Your Code (Manual Mode Only) ..............................33

4.4 Code Number Problems .........................................................34

Chapter 5: Customising the System ........................................ 35

5.1 User Setup .............................................................................35

Compass Deviation Correction (SWING COMPASS)...........37

Deviation Display (DEVIATION) ........................................37

Heading Alignment (ALIGN HDG) ......................................37

Pilot Type* ..........................................................................37

Heading Mode (HDG) .........................................................37

Bar Selection (RUDD BAR) .................................................38

Rudder Calibration (DOCKSIDE RUDD CAL)* ..................38

Quitting User Setup ..............................................................38

5.2 Dealer Setup: Type 100/300 Course Computer ........................39

Recommended Settings ........................................................41

Pilot Type (ST6000 Plus & Type 100/300) ............................42

Pilot Type (ST4000 Plus and ST5000 Plus) ...........................42

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Calibration Lock ..................................................................42

Rudder Gain ........................................................................43

Rate Level ...........................................................................43

Rudder Offset ......................................................................43

Rudder Limit .......................................................................44

Turn Limit ...........................................................................44

Cruise Speed ........................................................................44

Off Course Alarm ................................................................45

AutoTrim ............................................................................45

Power Steer .........................................................................46

Drive Type ..........................................................................46

Rudder Damping .................................................................47

Variation .............................................................................47

AutoAdapt...........................................................................48

Latitude ...............................................................................48

Auto Tack* ..........................................................................49

Wind Trim* .........................................................................49

Auto Release ........................................................................49

Response .............................................................................49

Recording Calibration Settings .............................................50

Chapter 6: Installation .............................................................. 51

6.1 Planning the Installation .........................................................52

Choosing the Correct Connection Cable ................................52

Cabling Guidelines ..............................................................52

EMC Installation Guidelines.................................................53

6.2 Connections...........................................................................54

ST1000 and ST2000 Plus Autopilot Connections ..................54

ST4000/5000/6000 Plus Connections ...................................55

ST6000 & ST7000 Autopilot Connections ............................56

6.3 Mounting the Bulkhead Socket ...............................................56

6.4 Bulkhead Bracket Installation .................................................58

6.5 Functional Test (Repeater Unit) ..............................................58

Switch On............................................................................59

SeaTalk Interface .................................................................59

Chapter 7: Post Installation Procedures .................................. 61

7.1 Functional Test and Initial Calibration .....................................61

Switch On............................................................................61

Operating Sense ...................................................................62

Navigation Interface (GPS, Decca, Loran) .............................62

Wind Transducer Interface ...................................................63

EMC Conformance ..............................................................63

7.2 Initial Sea Trial .......................................................................64

Automatic Compass Deviation Correction ............................64

Further Heading Alignment Adjustment................................67

Checking Autopilot Operation ..............................................67

Checking the Rudder Gain ....................................................68

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Chapter 8: Maintenance ........................................................... 71

General ................................................................................71

Servicing and Safety.............................................................71

Advice.................................................................................71

Chapter 9: Fault Finding........................................................... 72

Index ........................................................................................ 74

1

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview

The ST600R is a SeaTalk

®

compatible autopilot control unit. It is

designed for use as a repeater in an autopilot system, allowing

autopilot control from a secondary location, or as the control unit for

a Type 100/300 Course Computer. It can also repeat instrument

data in an extensive set of Data Pages.

There are five operating modes:

Standby:Autopilot off

Auto:Autopilot engaged and locked onto a heading

Track:Autopilot maintains a track between two waypoints

created using a navigation system

Vane:Autopilot maintains a courserelative to an apparent

wind angle

Manual:Autopilot off during joystick control of steering

When the ST600R is being used to repeat instrument data, “pop-up

pilot” pages are displayed for 5 seconds whenever a change in

autopilot control is made.

The ST600R also provides the following:

•Setup and calibration options to suit each installation, giving

maximum performance with many types of boat and three

calibration menus (user, intermediate and dealer)

•Dockside rudder calibration feature that automatically determines

the characteristics of your installation, and adjusts for them, before

you set sail

•CodeLock security support

• Automatic tack facility that can be in used in Auto and Vane modes

• Automatic compass deviation correction

• Northerly/Southerly heading compensation

• Automatic heading deadband - seastate control

• Waypoint advance feature

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1.2 Specification

• Power Supply: 8.5 to 16.5V DC

• Current consumption:

Standby: 60mA (less than 200mA with full lighting)

• Operating temperature: 0°C to +70°C (32°F to 158°F)

• Nine button illuminated digital keypad

• LCD display of heading, locked course and navigational data, with

three levels of illumination

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Chapter 2: Basic Operation

This chapter provides summary diagrams of the screen layout and

key functions. It also provides instructions for engaging the

autopilot and using Auto mode, changing the lighting and

displaying Data Pages.

2.1 Key Functions

The autopilot is controlled using simple push-button operations, all

of which are confirmed with a beep. In addition to the main single

key functions, there are several dual key functions.

TRACK

Press for Track mode

from Auto

AUTO

Press for Auto mode

CHAPTER

Press for

Data Chapter

STANDBY

Press for Standby

mode

Port and Starboard

Course Change

Keys -1 & -10 (port)

+1 & +10 (starb'd)

STANDBY + AUTO

Press for Vane mode

-1 plus +1

Press together for

Response level

+1 plus +10

Press together for

AutoTack to starboard

-1 plus -10

Press together for

AutoTack to port

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track

Press to accept waypoint

advance

Press for 1 second to skip

waypoint

Press for 1 second

for Last Heading

Press again to

accept Last Heading

Press for 1 second

for lamp control

Press and hold for

Setup modes

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Press together for 1

second for Rudder Gain

Press for 1 second

for Last Wind

Press again to accept

Last Wind

PAGE

Press to cycle

through the

SeaTalk pages.

Press for 1 second

to return to the

previous page.

• The autopilot always powers up in Standby mode. (If the words

CODE LOCK are displayed, enter your code as described in

Chapter 4.)

• Course changes are made using the -1, +1, -10 and +10 keys.

• Return to manual steering at any time by pressing STANDBY.

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2.2 Display Layout

The following illustration shows all the elements, together with a

brief description, that make up the ST600R autopilot LCD display.

Rudder or Steer Direction Indicator

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Variable Text Region

(5+4 Characters/Digits Maximum)

Calibration Indicator

Port and Starboard

Direction to Steer

Indicators

• The bar graph at the bottom of the display is normally the rudder bar.

If it has been set as a direction-to-steer indicator (refer to User

Setup), the display depends on the current mode (see below).

Mode Bar

Standby Not used (rudder angle if feedback transducer is

connected to autopilot)

Auto Heading error bar

Track Cross track error (XTE) bar, in 0.02nm increments

Vane Wind angle error bar

• If neither distance units (nm or SM) is displayed, the distance is in

Km.

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Chapter 2: Basic Operation

2.3 Using Auto Mode

Engaging the Autopilot (Auto)

1. Steady the vessel on the required heading.

2. Press AUTO.

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AUTO

auto

• In Auto mode, the display shows the locked autopilot heading.

Caution: Passage making under autopilot control is an enjoyable

experience that can, if you are not careful, lead to the relaxation

of the permanent watch. A permanent watch MUST be

maintained no matter how clear the sea may appear to be.

Remember, a large ship can travel two miles in five minutes –

just the time it takes to make a cup of coffee.

Disengaging the Autopilot (Standby) to Return to

Hand Steering

• Press STANDBY.

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STDBY

stdby

• In Standby mode, the display shows the vessel’s current compass

heading.

• The previous autopilot heading is memorised and can be recalled

(see opposite).

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Changing Course in Auto Mode

• The +1 and +10 (starboard) and –1 and –10 (port) keys are used to

change the locked heading, in increments of 1° and 10°, when the

autopilot has control.

Example: a 30° course change to port = press –10 three times.

Dodging Obstacles in Auto Mode

Select a course change in the appropriate direction, for example,

port 30° = -10 three times.

• When safely clear of the obstacle, you can reverse the previous

course change (for example, press +10 three times), or return to the

previous locked heading (LAST HDG).

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Chapter 2: Basic Operation

Returning to the Previous Locked Heading

(LAST HDG)

If you steer your vessel away from the selected locked heading (for

example, executing a dodge manoeuvre or selecting Standby) you

can return to the previous locked heading as follows:

1. Press AUTO for 1 second. The previous locked heading (LAST

HDG) is displayed for 7 seconds and the display flashes.

Note: A direction-to-steer indicator is displayed to show you the direction

the vessel will turn.

2. To accept this heading, and resume the original course, press AUTO

once within this 7 second period.

If you do not press AUTO while the display is flashing, the current

heading will be maintained.

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Automatic Tack (AutoTack)

The autopilot has a built in automatic tack facility that turns the

vessel through a predetermined angle (the factory default, set in

Dealer calibration, is 100°) in the required direction.

AutoTack to Starboard

• Press the +1 and +10 keys together to tack to starboard.

AutoTack to Port

• Press the -1 and -10 keys together to tack to port .

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Chapter 2: Basic Operation

Off Course Alarm

The off course alarm sounds if the locked autopilot heading and the

vessel’s current heading differ for more than 20 seconds, and by

more than the alarm angle set in calibration (the factory default

is 20°).

1. To cancel the off course alarm, press STANDBY to return to hand

steering.

2. Make sure your vessel is not carrying too much sail or the sails are

badly balanced. Significant improvements in course keeping can

usually be obtained by improving sail balance.

Operating Hints

Making Major Course Changes

• It is sound seamanship to make major course changes only when

steering manually.

• Manual course changes ensure that obstructions or other vessels are

cleared properly, and due account taken of the changed wind and sea

conditions on the new heading prior to engaging the autopilot.

Course Changes Under Autopilot Control

It is important to understand the effect of sudden trim changes on

steering performance. When a sudden trim change occurs, due, for

example, to weather helm or sail imbalance, there will be a delay

before the automatic trim applies rudder to restore the locked

heading. This correction can take up to one minute.

Large course changes, which change the apparent wind direction,

can produce large trim changes. In these situations, the autopilot will

not immediately assume the new automatic heading, and will only

settle onto course when the automatic trim has been fully

established.

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